To all ex BBC TVC Colleagues: The PEBBLE MILL FB page has posted the sad news of the passing of Joyce Hawkins, age 95. Details of her funeral are also posted there.

This "Guardian" report, here, by Mark Sweney says that "BBC staff have been told their bosses will forgo a pay rise this year but fear the freeze will lead to a meagre increase for the rank and file, who have been urged to be realistic about the outcome of union negotiations".

We have received this message about a London Meeting of Sound Staff.

BBC Sound Staff Social Club Drop-In, 26th May 2026 from 2pm


I’ve booked a spot in the BBC Club in London’s Broadcasting House for a no pressure drop-in meet-up for anyone who has worked in sound in the BBC over the years. Come alone or in groups and meet up with people you knew or maybe people who worked in a totally different area of the BBC. You’re sure to have some fun conversations! Some of the current sound crew will be there too, and we’re looking forward to meeting you all.


If you’d like to attend please RSVP to me at eveyanderson@gmail.com for more logistical details. This is intended to be the first of an occasionally repeated event, so even if you’re not free for this one email me to keep in touch about future similar events.


Everyone’s welcome from 2pm, and the last time we did something similar we found that people stayed for hours chatting, so if you come along later that’s fine too.

Deanne Turner (Make-up) announced the death of her husband Mike Turner 8th April 2026 following a prolonged period of ill health. rip Mike Turner.

We have been informed that Sheila died recently. She was film editor on several TV series. Juliet Bravo, Onedin Line and Blakes 7 amongst others.

According to BroadbandTVNews, here, a special version of BBC iPlayer is due to be available in aircraft later this year.

It's been uploaded, but as has happened in the past there's been a delay putting the link up on the website. So here it is:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mypension/documents/bbc-prospero-april-2026.pdf

Fran Acheson, radio producer and probably known to many staff as a trainer with BBC Academy (formerly BBC Training) has sadly passed away.

Richard Wilford has posted this on Facebook:
Some sad news to share with those of you who worked at the BBC during the Pebble Mill years.
Sue Ward, who worked on the production team on John Taynton’s late show and then with The Archers has passed away peacefully at home in Durham.
Sue’s sister, Helen, who also spent some time with BBC Radio WM, asked me to help pass the message on to anyone who knew her.
Wishing Helen and family the very best at this difficult time.